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Mangaluru-Rameswaram Special Train Announced
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News18•17-10-2026, 16:57
Mangaluru-Rameswaram Special Train Announced
- •Southern Railway has announced special one-way express trains to manage the festival rush.
- •The special train from Mangaluru Central to Rameswaram will operate on October 19, 2026.
- •Both special trains will consist of 21 coaches and halt at multiple major stations along the route.
Key Questions Answered
Train No. 06036 departs from Chennai Egmore on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:55 PM and arrives at Mangaluru Central the next day at 7:45 PM, operating as a one-way service. It includes numerous en-route halts such as Perambur, Katpadi, Salem, and Kozhikode.
Train No. 06142 departs from Mangaluru Central on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 4:15 AM and reaches Rameswaram at 7:30 PM on the same day. The special train consists of 21 coaches, featuring AC tiers, sleeper class, and general second-class coaches.
Southern Railway decided to operate these one-way express special trains to manage the excess rush of passengers during the festival travel season.
